The Tendency to Look for Information That Supports One's Own

question 141

Multiple Choice

The tendency to look for information that supports one's own belief is called

• A) the principle of falsifiability.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) criterion validity.
• D) volunteer bias.
• E) expectation bias.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute.

Four-Chambered Hearts

A heart structure comprising two atria and two ventricles, allowing for efficient separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, found in mammals and birds.

Birds And Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates; birds are characterized by feathers and beaks, while mammals are distinguished by fur or hair and mammary glands for milk production.

Organisms

Individual living entities that can react to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and maintain homeostasis.